Sci Adv November 2017 PMID 29134193

Snowball Earth climate dynamics and Cryogenian geology-geobiology.

Paul F Hoffman, Dorian S Abbot, Yosef Ashkenazy, Douglas I Benn, Jochen J Brocks, Phoebe A Cohen, Grant M Cox, Jessica R Creveling, Yannick Donnadieu, Douglas H Erwin, Ian J Fairchild, David Ferreira, Jason C Goodman, Galen P Halverson, Malte F Jansen

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Several comments reflect a shared curiosity about Earth's climate history, like referencing the multiple Ice Ages during the Cryogenian and how Earth's climate shifted over time, with some users suggesting the article clarifies debates around ice ages. The tone ranges from informational to mildly enthusiastic, highlighting a general appreciation of the publication's relevance to understanding climate variability and Earth's geological past.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reference the accuracy of the article and its relevance, with some explicitly supporting or endorsing its insights, such as mentioning the importance of the evidence for multiple glaciations and climate stability.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some suggesting further exploration of cryogenic periods and climate dynamics, but few deeply analyze the scientific details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by sharing additional resources, personal insights, or clarifying concepts related to Earth's ancient climate, indicating genuine curiosity and some depth.

ImpactNeutral impact

The collective discussions seem to influence understanding, though they primarily serve educational or curiosity-driven purposes rather than causing major shifts in scientific perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that during the Cryogenian period, Earth experienced two long-lasting global glaciations, called Snowball Earth events, where ice sheets covered oceans at all latitudes.
  • These glaciations were synchronized worldwide, and their details suggest a connection between volcanic activity, continental breakup, and climate changes, including a significant drop in atmospheric CO₂ levels.
  • The immense ice cover led to unique geological and biological features, such as icy ocean ecosystems, diverse deposits, and long-term impacts on organism evolution, still visible in fossils today.]

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illep
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Fonti e immagini: https://t.co/CXEUfHmzIn https://t.co/bqVZ8rhdyd https://t.co/u5b7PF9tJf https://t.co/YCx0z4AS9q https://t.co/wh7fX7g36w MIchael L. Bender: Paleoclimate FINE

Dec 2, 2024 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,037 followers View post →
Patrick Bogaart
@pwbogaart · X

“reverses the annual mean tropical atmospheric circulation, producing an equatorial desert” - dat bedoel ik dus. https://t.co/pfukrGosdl

Oct 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1,277 followers View post →
illep
@_illep · X

@Worsel66 @balls95652097 @ChrisMartzWX @ametsoc Just search for “Cryogenian” on google. You’ll find some interesting papers, like this one: https://t.co/CFfvRm4Nsh See? The icebox that Chris was whining about happened indeed multiple times.

Oct 6, 2024 · 1 like · 1,037 followers View post →
Really_Bad_At_Names, Good at Science
@25_cycle · X

@pleassavemykids @GeraldKutney Simple, do you know how much weaker the sun was in the precambrian? The earth was receiving roughly 5% less sunlight, the earth had just gotten over one of it's deepest ice ages the aptly named Cryogenian era. But now, the sun is 5% stronger. https://t.co/FlVMv998n2

Dec 27, 2022 · 3,980 followers View post →
Brandon Daly ❄️
@brandondaly2018 · X

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: the fact that much of the Phanerozoic was ice-free implies the existence of ice-related tipping points and more than one stable climate state. (https://t.co/39NzXCpMmX) https://t.co/DFx7D8U8nP https://t.co/D2X06XH3Mi

Jun 7, 2023 · 1,086 followers View post →
Roberto Palazzolo
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RT @_illep: Fonti e immagini: https://t.co/CXEUfHmzIn https://t.co/bqVZ8rhdyd https://t.co/u5b7PF9tJf https://t.co/YCx0z4AS9q https://t.co…

Dec 2, 2024 · 1 share · 896 followers View post →

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Roberto Palazzolo
@rpalazzolo · X

RT @_illep: Fonti e immagini: https://t.co/CXEUfHmzIn https://t.co/bqVZ8rhdyd https://t.co/u5b7PF9tJf https://t.co/YCx0z4AS9q https://t.co…

Dec 2, 2024 · 1 share · 896 followers View post →
illep
@_illep · X

Fonti e immagini: https://t.co/CXEUfHmzIn https://t.co/bqVZ8rhdyd https://t.co/u5b7PF9tJf https://t.co/YCx0z4AS9q https://t.co/wh7fX7g36w MIchael L. Bender: Paleoclimate FINE

Dec 2, 2024 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,037 followers View post →
illep
@_illep · X

@Worsel66 @balls95652097 @ChrisMartzWX @ametsoc Just search for “Cryogenian” on google. You’ll find some interesting papers, like this one: https://t.co/CFfvRm4Nsh See? The icebox that Chris was whining about happened indeed multiple times.

Oct 6, 2024 · 1 like · 1,037 followers View post →
Brandon Daly ❄️
@brandondaly2018 · X

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: the fact that much of the Phanerozoic was ice-free implies the existence of ice-related tipping points and more than one stable climate state. (https://t.co/39NzXCpMmX) https://t.co/DFx7D8U8nP https://t.co/D2X06XH3Mi

Jun 7, 2023 · 1,086 followers View post →
Really_Bad_At_Names, Good at Science
@25_cycle · X

@pleassavemykids @GeraldKutney Simple, do you know how much weaker the sun was in the precambrian? The earth was receiving roughly 5% less sunlight, the earth had just gotten over one of it's deepest ice ages the aptly named Cryogenian era. But now, the sun is 5% stronger. https://t.co/FlVMv998n2

Dec 27, 2022 · 3,980 followers View post →
Patrick Bogaart
@pwbogaart · X

“reverses the annual mean tropical atmospheric circulation, producing an equatorial desert” - dat bedoel ik dus. https://t.co/pfukrGosdl

Oct 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1,277 followers View post →